#1013 Village Blacksmith

Price: $125.00

A slice of life glimpse into 18th century America is afforded by this wonderfully appealing vintage set
of bronze-plated cast iron bookends inscribed "The Village Blacksmith." The set was crafted in 1924 by
BronzMet.

Dimensions:
3-3/4" w x 2" d x 4-1/8" h
Weight: 3-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition. Felt on bases replaced.

#1014 King David & King Solomon

Price: $250.00

This duo of bronze masterpieces made in Israel by the eminent Nordia Company portrays the two most famous
Hebrew kings, David and Solomon. Clearly signed and dated to the early 1950s by the Israeli tax stamps
and serial numbers they each bear, this rare set folds on hinges and displays perfect verdigris
patination.

#1020 Long-Time Sweethearts

Price: $350.00

One of the most delightful pairs of bookends ever produced by the esteemed Armor Bronze Co., "Long-Time
Sweethearts" always produces smiles. The faces of the two seniors gazing at each other just sparkle with
joy. This set, in bronze-clad gray metal with a ploychrome finish is circa 1925. Each is stamped with the
Armor Bronze logo and one still bears the original paper label.

Dimensions:
3-1/4" w x 4-1/2" d x 7-1/4" h
Weight: 6-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with some minor enamel loss that does not detract from the overall effect.

#1021 Father Knickerbocker

Price: $495.00

A very rare and substantial vintage set of the colonial Father Knickerbocker relaxing in his library.
(Father Knickerbocker used to represent New York City in cartoons, much the way Uncle Sam represents the
United States. Produced by the distinguished Judd Company circa 1925, this pair in monochrome cast iron
is stamped 9961 and finished with a bronze-copper coating.

Dimensions:
5-1/4" w x 4" d x 5-1/2" h
Weight: 11-1/2 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with some finish worn away but not to the detriment of the overall effect.

#1043 Bacon/Johnson Quotes

Price: $175.00 SOLD

The North Wind depiction in the arched top area caps (a bit awkward)
each of these magnificent , substantial bronzed cast iron pieces, circa 1930, featuring notable quotes
from two brilliant writers. From Samuel Johnson: "Books that you may carry to the fire and hold readily
in your hand are the most useful after all." From Francis Bacon: "Reading maketh a full man; writing an
exact man; histories make men wise; poets witty."

#1046 Hold Those Books

Price: $250.00

This whimsical and colorful bookend set from the celebrated K&O foundry has an old librarian struggling
to manage a pile of books taller than he is. Finished in multi-colored polychrome, most of which is still
intact, over the gray metal below, this set, circa 1920s, is complemented by a lovely, rich bronze
patina. Both pieces are signed with the K&O mark on the - back.

Dimensions:
2-3/4" w x 4" d x 6-1/4" h
Weight: 5 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear.

#1048 Shakespeare Seated

Price: $350.00

Rare, substantial and important, this depiction of the Bard at work bears not only the imprint of the
artist, C.S. Allen, but the original paper label of the esteemed Armor Bronze foundry. This set is the
highly-prized bronze-clad polychrome version, circa 1926 with much of the original color faded but highly
visible.

#1050 Longfellow Bust

Price: $375.00

The celebrated American poet never looked more distinguished than in this strikingly detailed figural
bust set into a niche from the masters at Bradley & Hubbard. Each piece has a brass plate along the front
edge with the name Longfellow engraved on it. The distinctive B&H mark is stamped into the back of each
of these handsome bronze-clad cast iron pieces, circa 1920. A companion set to these, of Shakespeare, is
in the Smithsonian Collection.

Dimensions:
4-1/2" w x 2-3/4" d x 5-3/4" h
Weight: 12 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with some high point finish wear appropriate to its age.

#1056 Asleep at Mid-Story

Price: $350.00

A senior citizen is caught napping in his favorite chair with his book still opened in his lap in this
most charming and delightful slice of life from the acclaimed Kronheim & Oldenbusch (K&O) foundry, circa
1929. K&O are renowned for their often whimsical and colorful depictions and this set is no exception.
Executed in gray metal with a golden bronze and polychrome finish, the set still bears the K&O markings
on the back of each.

#1058 Israeli Pioneer & Rabbi

Price: $425.00 SOLD

This important solid bronze set of bookends is extremely rare (perhaps one of a kind) and portrays an old
rabbi-scribe at work on one unit and a kibbutz worker in the foreground with other workers in the
background on the other unit. Each piece bears the Hebrew "Yisroael" and features a wonderful verdigris
patina.

Dimensions:
3-1/2" w x 6" d x 3-1/2"
Weight: 1-1/2 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with wear appropriate to their age.

#1059 Pirate

Price: $395.00 SOLD

Here is a stunningly vibrant and colorful depiction of the quintessential pirate sculpted and signed by
the artist, Paul Herzel, in this polychrome over plated gray metal pair of very rare bookends from the
acclaimed Pompeian Bronze foundry, circa 1928.

#1080 Shakespeare Bust

Price: $275.00 SOLD

In this exceptional tribute to "The Bard" in bronze-clad gray metal from the distinguished Pompeian
Bronze foundry, circa 1925, Shakespeare's bust is complemented by an art deco bas relief frieze above his
head which still retains some the original polychrome finish. One of these substantial pieces has the
original foundry label in place.

Dimensions:
4-1/2" w x 3-1/4" d x 6-7/8" h
Weight: 8-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only some loss of color appropriate for its age.

#1085 Dante Bust

Price: $250.00

This rare and superbly crafted set of bronze-clad bookends is a fully figural depiction of Dante
Alighieri, known as the "Father of the Italian language." Produced by the esteemed Armor Bronze foundry
circa 1920s, its polychrome finish still is vibrant and the original foundry label remains affixed to one
piece.

Dimensions:
3-1/2" w 2-1/4" d x 5-1/2" h
Weight: 3 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with some minor enamel loss wear appropriate to its age.

#1102 Science & Study

Price: $195.00 SOLD

Each seated bas relief figure in this matching pair of bookends, from the acclaimed Bradley & Hubbard
foundry, circa 1930s, and captioned "Science" and "Study," is portrayed as diligently applying brain
power to serious and weighty issues of intellect. The set is strikingly executed in cast iron with a
brilliantly toned bronze coating.

#1103 Shakespeare Profile Bust

Price: $225.00 SOLD

This classic sculptural rendition of the heroic bust as bookend bears the Bard's name on the base and is
made of cast iron with a lustrous bronze surface finish. Although the foundry is unknown, the pair is
believed to be circa 1930s.

Dimensions:
4" w x 1-7/8" d x 6" h
Weight: 3-1/2 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only minor surface wear. Felt on bases replaced.

#1105 Beethoven at the Piano

Price: $295.00

In these rare, remarkable, elaborate and elegantly designed pieces of metal sculpture as bookends, the incomparable Beethoven is working at his square grand piano with sheet music clearly in view and so detailed that the notes are legible. Produced by the celebrated J.B. Hirsch foundry in 1932, the set is highlighted by the ivorine (celluloid) keyboard which contrasts with the overall finish of so-called "French Bronze," (electroplated gray metal or spelter). Each piece is marked with the foundry logo on the rear.

Dimensions:
4-1/4" w x 5-1/2" d x 5-1/2" h
Weight: 8-1/2 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with some surface finish wear. One keyboard section has been restored and one base crack has been imperceptibly repaired and restored.

#1108 Golfer

Price: $95.00

In this engaging, dimensional period set, a 1930s golfer with his knickers, old fashioned woolen "cabbie
cap" and argyle sweater is teeing off on a most picturesque course. The pair is made from heavy pewter
and is from an unknown foundry.

#1116 Ye Olde Printer

Price: $450.00

This extremely rare and most charming sculptural set must resonate with anyone who has any appreciation
for the printed word. For hundreds of years from the early 1500s right on through the 20th century, the
hand-operated screw-type press was used by printers the world over to put words on paper for mass
circulation. This depiction of the humble printer, on his knees for his craft, was produced by the
acclaimed Armor Bronze foundry, circa 1925. Made of bronze-clad gray metal, the pair is signed by the
artist, J. Ruhl, and bears the Armor Bronze shield logo.

#1117 Babe Ruth

Price: $350.00

These extremely rare cast iron depictions of the "Sultan of Swat" (the only such version we have ever seen) have been attributed to the celebrated Hubley foundry, but they bear no markings to confirm this. The pair is circa 1920s and has only some traces of the original polychrome finish, lending an air of aging charm to this distinguished set.

Dimensions:
4-1/4" w x 2-1/2" d x 8-1/2" h
Weight: 5-1/2 lbs.

Condition Comment:
No cracks, chips or dents but most original color has aged off, providing this set a true vintage appearance. Felt on bases replaced.

#1122 Shakespeare Bust

Price: $250.00

The elegant portrait of the Bard of Avon on each of these pieces is executed in striking bas relief and presents a glowing contrast to the dark background. The set is fashioned from cast iron with a bronze finish. Some have attributed this set to Bradley & Hubbard but since neither piece has a maker's mark, we cannot agree. Nevertheless, the workmanship and detail is superior.

#1126 Shakespeare & His Works

Price: $200.00

This wonderfully detailed bust of William Shakespeare situated in front of the footlights of the theater, pen in hand with manuscript pages strewn about, was produced circa 1930s by the masterful Jennings Bros. foundry. This highly prized set in cast gray metal with a resplendent bronze finish features, on the rear, a partial list of the Bard's works as well as the maker's mark, "JB 2303."

#1128 Teeing Off

Price: $395.00

This very rare set of solid bronze bookends displaying a knicker-clad golfer and his suited young caddy just exudes the sunny and pleasant mood of a spring morning on a picturesque golf course. The pair is circa 1930 from an unknown foundry.

Dimensions:
3-3/4" w x 2-1/4" d x 5-1/2" h
Weight: 6-3/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only wear as appropriate to age.

#1134 On the Links

Price: $250.00

This is a wonderfully detailed figural set of bookends, believed to be circa 1930s, showing a golfer about to tee off. Cast in gray metal with a bronze finish, the set has an irresistible simple charm.

Dimensions:
3-1/2" w x 4-1/2" d x 5-1/2" h
Weight: 5/1/2002 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition with only age-appropriate wear. Felt on bases replaced.

#1137 Longfellow Quote

Price: $300.00 SOLD

A portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow adorns the crest of these substantial cast iron pieces from the distinguished Bradley & Hubbard foundry, circa late 1920s. Each bears the poet's quote: "Then read from the treasured volume the poem of thy choice."

Dimensions:
4-1/2" w x 2-1/2" d x 6" h
Weight: 7-1/4 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Very good vintage condition. Felt on bases replaced.

#1141 Beethoven Bust

Price: $425.00

The power and majesty of Beethoven's genius is immediately apparent in this heroic, sculptural treatment from the renowned Bradley & Hubbard foundry, circa 1926. Each of the two very substantial pieces in bronze-coated cast iron, is superbly detailed, from the facial expression to the background frieze, and bears the B&H hallmark on the rear. Each has a brass identification plate affixed.

Dimensions:
6" w x 2-1/2" d x 6-1/2" h
Weight: 11 lbs.

Condition Comment:
Good vintage condition with wear on one brass ID plate. Felt on bases replaced.